1959 Bristol 406 vs. 1994 Toyota MR2
To start off, 1994 Toyota MR2 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Bristol 406. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Bristol 406 would be higher. At 2,216 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Bristol 406 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Toyota MR2 (173 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1959 Bristol 406. (91 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 1959 Bristol 406. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Bristol 406 weights approximately 31 kg more than 1994 Toyota MR2.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1994 Toyota MR2 (186 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Bristol 406. (174 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 Toyota MR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Bristol 406.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Bristol 406 | 1994 Toyota MR2 | |
Make | Bristol | Toyota |
Model | 406 | MR2 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2216 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68.7 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.6 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 70 L |